CORBIN BLEU
Birthday: February 21, 1989
Astrological Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Originally Named: Corbin Bleu Reivers
Best Known For: Playing Chad in the "High School Musical" movies
The Short Story:
Talented Corbin Bleu began his career by modeling for clients such as Target, Toys R Us and Tommy Hilfiger. When Corbin was 7 years old, his family moved to Los Angeles and he soon won small parts on TV shows and movies. His first lead film role was in the 2004 movie, "Catch That Kid". But his real breakthrough role came in 2006, when he won the role of Chad in the successful Disney Channel movie, "High School Musical". Corbin also guest starred in the premiere episode of Disney's "Hannah Montana". Corbin's next film, "Jump In!" premiered on January 12, 2007, and has since became one of the highest rated Disney Channel Original Movies of all time. Corbin co-starred in the HSM sequel in 2007, and will appear again in HSM part 3. His debut music CD, "Another Side", was released in May of 2007.
Trivia:
By the age of four, Corbin was a model with the Ford Modeling Agency in New York
When Corbin originally auditioned for High School Musical, he tried out for the part of Ryan Evans
Corbin says his hobbies are the same as what he does for his jobs - acting, piano, dance and singing
His nickname is "Blue Man"
He has three younger sisters, who he describes as "crazy, but funny"
He is an ambassador for the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
His background is Jamaican (from his father) and Italian (from his mother)
His favorite actresses are Jennifer Garner and Angelina Jolie
His favorite actor is Johnny Depp
His favorite kind of gum is Eclipse Spearmint
His favorite meal is a grilled cheese sandwich and French fries
He says his parents are his role models and biggest motivators
His fantasy vacation would be in Australia
His favourite candy bar is Twix
His favorite sound is the ocean at night
His favorite colors are Gold and Black
His favorite album is the "Greatest Hits" album by Styx
Quotes:
"I love competition and really going for it and doing my best, but losing isn't really upsetting to me. I feel like if I do lose, the other person really deserved it."
On his most embarrassing moment ever:
"I was at a steak restaurant and these girls came up to talk to me. I had barbecue sauce all over my hands, so I told them, I'll be right back. I just want to wash my hands. I went to the restroom sink and got water all over me. It looked like I peed my pants."
"When it comes to looks, I don't have a type. I just want them to be pretty in my eyes."
"You've got to be fine with who you are."
On his approach to dating:
"I'm not standoffish at all. I'm not one of those people who prefer to write a note. I'll walk right up to you and ask you out! Even if the answer's no, I'm totally cool with it."
On his message to his fans and supporters:
"Thank you so much for all of your love and support. I appreciate you more than words can express. I hope you enjoy all my new projects, and I wish you all peace."